Memphis, Tennessee vs. Gulf Shores, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 30.7% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $20,914 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Gulf Shores
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Gulf Shores, AL
Compared to Memphis, Gulf Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher